Names that Peaked in 2000
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Devyn
English variation of Devin, Irish
"poet"
A more feminine version of Devin.
Haleigh
Spelling variation of Hailey
Trendy -leigh suffix.
Jacey
English (modern)
A modern coinage from the initials JC, or from a combination of Jay plus the popular -acey/-asey ending sound.
Jaqueline
Jaqueline is a variant spelling of Jacqueline, a feminine name with French origins. Derived from the masculine name Jacques (the French form of James), it ultimately traces back to the Hebrew name…
Jalyn
See JALEN.
Madisen
Madisen is a modern feminine spelling variation of Madison, which originated as an English surname meaning 'son of Maud' (a medieval form of Matilda). This alternative spelling gained popularity in…
Savanna
Variation of Savannah
Savanna has lost ground in recent years. It remains eclipsed by its more traditionally spelled cousin Savannah.
Savana
Savana is a feminine name that represents a variation of Savannah, which refers to the vast grassy plains found in tropical and subtropical regions. The name has English origins but draws inspiration…
Sydni
Sydni is a modern spelling variation of Sydney, a name with English geographic origins. Traditional Sydney derives from the French Saint-Denis before becoming associated with the Australian city. As…
Koby
Diminutive of Jacob, Hebrew
"supplanter"
A variation or short form of the popular Biblical boy name Jacob that has a totally different feel to it. Contemporary, modern, and zippy, it blends the cool air of Kade, Kai, Kace, and Karter, with…
Deven
Deven is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it means "divine" or "godlike," while some consider it an Irish variant of Kevin, meaning "handsome beloved." Others view it as…
Garret
Irish variation of Gerard
"spear strength"
After being one of the hot upscale surnames of the nineties, Garrett has left the Top 100 and this streamlined spelling is dawdling near the bottom of the Top 1000.
Gonzalo
Spanish from German
"saved from combat"
Popular among Hispanic parents, it explains the source of the nickname Gonzo.
Jaylan
Jaylan is a contemporary masculine name that likely developed as a variation combining elements from names like Jay (derived from the Latin Gaius or the bird name) and the popular '-lan' suffix seen…
Jevon
Welsh, variation of Evan
"gift of God"
Yet another offshoot of the original John, also sometimes used as Jevan or Yevan.
Kevon
Kevon appears to be a modern variation of Kevin, possibly influenced by the trend of names ending with the '-on' suffix. Kevin originated as an Anglicized form of the Irish name Caoimhín, derived…
Keyshawn
Modern invented name
One of the most popular of the creative spellings of this name.
Keshawn
Keshawn is a masculine name that appears to combine the popular prefix 'Ke-' with 'Shawn,' a name of Irish and Hebrew origins meaning 'God is gracious' or 'gift from God.' This combinatorial naming…
Payton
Variation of Patton or Peyton, English
"fighting man's estate"
Once an obscure, surname-inspired option, Payton (and Peyton) hiked up the charts back in the 90s, likely inspired by the football star Peyton Manning. While both spellings were more (statistically)…
Ryley
English, Irish
"rye clearing; courageous"
An alternative spelling of the popular Riley, this name was once in the UK Top 300, though now lingers in the 900s. Riley is much more popular both there and everywhere else.